Bybit just revealed that 16 major blockchains contain hidden code capable of freezing user funds.
- Findings came from a recent internal audit
- Affected chains include several top-20 networks by market cap
- Code allows validators or core devs to halt transactions at will
If accurate, it raises serious questions about decentralization claims.
Most users have no idea their assets can be frozen with a few lines of code.

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